As mentioned by gillw, the 'brooch' is fake - a crystal/glass version of the usual paper poppy which is sold for charity now as well, at a price of £25.
I believe you're correct about Princess Lilian's ruby flower not representing a poppy.
--Previous Message-- : Princess Lilian's brooch doesn't seem like a : poppy to me...poppies have diferent shape of : petals. : : I've spoted Duchess Catherine's rubi popy : brooch also. Was it a gift from her husband, : or from a regiment? I know nothing of its : provenance. : : : : --Previous Message-- : I think the point is the British royals - : ladies and men alike - are always seen to : wear the poppies from the Royal British : Legion - they now sell the sparkly ones too : - in support not only of the commemoration, : but of the charity fundraising involved. : : Wearing a ruby studded poppy brooch every : year would hardly convey the same message... : : --Previous Message-- : : : During Armistice Day HRH the Duchess of : Cambridge wore chrystal poppy brooch. : : http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.be/ : : It's quite strange that the only royal with : a popy made from rubies & diamonds was : the late Princess Lilian of Belgium. I would : expected to see in the UK more ruby & : diamond poppy brooches. : : : : : :
on November 12, 2012, 3:38 pm, in reply to "